ASSISTANT INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 21 days per year

Sick leave up to 21 days per year

Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 in elect.

Health insurance options

Retirement plan through ERS

Job summary

Board of Water Supply in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Public Information Assistant to plan and execute public information activities focused on hazard awareness and disaster preparedness. You will help develop materials for social media, web, and print distribution.

The role emphasizes creating content, updating the department website, and supporting outreach events. A college degree in journalism or communications with related experience is preferred, and strong writing skills

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in journalism, communications, or related field and 1 year of professional writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in social media strategies and content to raise public hazard awareness and readiness.
• Create and maintain social media post templates for emergencies.
• Maintain an annual social media engagements calendar and report analytics.
• Assist with website content reviews, readability, and updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Job description

$5,107/month

Job Type:Full-Time Temporary

Location:Honolulu, HI

Department:Emergency Management

Apply Before:Continuous

General Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Public Information Staff Officer this position assists in planning and executing a wide range of public information activities focused on hazard awareness, disaster preparedness and dissemination of emergency information. This position primarily focuses on assisting with the development of public information materials for distribution via social media, web and print.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social Media Content Development

• Assist in the development of social media strategies and content to increase public awareness of hazards that may impact Oahu and promote actions that will increase individual, family and community safety and readiness for emergencies and disasters.
• Help create and maintain templates for social media posts to be used during emergencies to share emergency instructions and available resources with the public.
• Maintain an annual calendar of planned social media engagements.
• Track and report on the Department’s social media analytics to measure performance.
• Help research best practices and case studies related to the use of social media in disasters and formulate recommendations to Department leadership.

Department Website Maintenance

• Maintain a review calendar for the Department’s website. Help the Public Information Staff Officer conduct scheduled content reviews and make necessary updates, which may include evaluating site organization, reviewing material for readability and accuracy, updating graphics and links.
• Assist with the development of new web content and graphics.

Publication Development and Maintenance

• Assist in the development and maintenance of information brochures and handouts promoting hazard awareness and disaster preparedness to both the general public and targeted audiences.
• Assist with the layout and design, content development, copy editing and printing.
• Maintain a library of current products and a review schedule. Notify Department staff of new, updated, and/or retired publications.

Community Outreach Events

• Help maintain a schedule of public outreach events, such as information talks, community fairs or booths.
• Assist the Public Information Staff Officer with the development of display materials for outreach events, printing, and assembly of supplies.

Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in journalism, communications, or a related field and one year of professional experience in researching, analyzing, organizing and preparing written information for dissemination to the print and broadcast news media.

License Requirement:

None

Knowledge of:

publicity methods and media; principles and techniques used in writing informational material; techniques used in preparing and editing copy for printing; local government organization, functions and operations.

Ability to:

write and speak effectively; secure, evaluate and present facts accurately and concisely; work well with people; communicate effectively with various segments of the public; assist in planning and administering informational programs.

BENEFITS: [Excludes Part-Time and 89-day Contracts]

• Vacation:Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays:13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care:Various health insurance plans are available.
• Retirement Plan:The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.

* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under Federal law for unrestricted employment.

Should you have any questions regarding this listing please contact dem @honolulu.gov and reference the position title you are inquiring about.